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    Masala Box

    4.0 (323 reviews)
    ModerateIndian
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Good for kids
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    Jessica L.

    We ordered the shrimp tikka which we've never seen on any other menu. The chicken biryani was good and flavorful. The garlic naan was also good. Compared to other Indian spots in queens this place is a bit on the expensive side for the portion size. The service was nothing too special, he did his job and checked up on us.

    Calamari
    Nalicia S.

    This is such a quaint and wonderful spot for Indian food that I stumbled across while in the area. I had dinner here with my mom and sister and we all loved it! We were warmly greeted by one of the owners, Karan, who was so personable and friendly and went above and beyond at making sure we enjoyed our dining experience. It was a bit quiet because it was a Tuesday night but the vibe was still great because the playlist was AMAZING! I loved the early 2000s Bollywood songs and it really added to a great dining experience. The drinks were really good - we loved all of our drinks (Sidecar, Cocktail X, and Mai Tai) and followed them with some comforting Masala Chai. The food was delicious! The apps we tried (Calamari and Fish Pakora) were so yummy and well done, especially the Fish Pakora. It could easily become my go-to whenever I visit again because of the flavor and how well it was battered. I love a good Chicken Tikka Masala and this one did not disappoint. It was creamy and had all of the flavor you expect out of Chicken Tikka Masala. My mom's Chicken Vindaloo was well made with a good spice level and paired well with the Garlic Naan. My sister ordered the South Indian Chicken Curry, which had such an amazing flavor combo. I loved the tamarind and the kick it added to the palette. We finished off with Ras Malai, which was the perfect amount of sweetness to round out a great meal. Overall, this is a solid spot for Indian food that I recommend visiting if you're in the area!

    Southern Indian chicken curry
    Aleena A.

    It's a nice spot for Indian food but it's a little bit becoming like Chinese take out for authentic Chinese cuisine. It's a tasty food but it's like a conglomerate of random cuisine that is very palatable to non south Asians. Fish pakora was delicious. The staff is a little distracted. I asked for lassi and did not say mango, still got the mango lassi. Someone's water was forgotten with all the drink orders. All the dishes looked orange.

    Dana H.

    Love love love the food. So flavorful, and it had such a wonderful vibe. I got their Punjabi chole and aloo paratha. The Punjabi chole was incredibly flavorful, and the aloo paratha was soft and so delicious. The food wasn't overly salty and had a wonderful mixture of spices. The waitress was attentive and came around occasionally to ask if we needed anything, but wasn't overbearing. Great location with wonderful food.

    Paneer Saag
    Othia S.

    I finally dined at Masala Box after having it on my radar for some time. I walked in expecting a casual ambiance with fresh spicy food and Masala Box did not disappoint. Service was friendly but there was a moment where they were making a drink I didn't confirm. Hiccups happen so I won't hold it against an otherwise great experience. This menu is cramped. There are a LOT of appetizer options and the Chicken 65 I went with was loaded with spices and flavor. It's delicious for someone but I wasn't the biggest fan, I was picturing something else when I ordered it. I'll likely try something else for appetizers next time. Moving on to mains, the popular menu items are popular for a reason, so I recommend following that guidance. I did so in getting the Paneer Saag and Chicken Tikka Masala. They don't do anything different here on main courses (taste and presentation wise) and nor should they. I appreciated the justice on standard meals. I can appreciate the flavor and freshness of everything including the naan. I'm saving the best for last. Their drink selection is truly very special. Some of these desi-spinoff options are so creative and taste amazing. If I was stuck between Masala Box and another, the drinks would easily sway me over. If you haven't tried this spot, I can guarantee you're missing out.

    Garlic Naan
    Jay K.

    My favorite Indian restaurant in Queens. The garlic naan and shrimp masala is delicious! The space is nice and cozy. The server was so nice, friendly, and attentive. You can kind of see the kitchen and the chefs cooking which is pretty cool. Tip: get the mint chutney and mix it in your rice lol so good! Highly recommend this spot if you're looking for really good Indian food! 10 out of 10! I will definitely be back :)

    Paneer Saag
    haruka o.

    Contemporary Indian food, and very smooth. Don't think this is THE most authentic Indian food if that's what you're looking for, but for our friend's birthday dinner it was a perfect place + food! Our friends who normally don't eat Indian food loved it too. I love all things paneer, but this Paneer Tikka was one of the top paneer dishes I've had before. All of the other dishes were very smooth & butterly. You can customize your spice level (mild, medium, spicy) which is convenient. If I can make one comment, I maybe would have liked more flavor in the Biryani. Our waitress was super nice and cheerful, didn't get her name but we loved her!

    Michael C.

    Went back today. Had my typical aloo gobi, obviously the best in NYC. Fresh, not mushy, spicy, and phenomenal...pro tip. With all entrees, ask for a side of raw onion and mango pickle. The pickle is homemade and awesome. Decided to also have dessert, which I tend to avoid these days. I had kulfi, CLEARLY HOMEMADE, rich with cardommom and topped with pistachios. Oof lord. So effin good

    Malai Kofta (front), Makhani Dal (left corner), Paneer Saag (right corner)
    Michelle W.

    Masala Box is the reason Indian food is one of my favorite cuisines. The staff is excellent, the drinks are spectacular, and the food is warm, comforting, and divine! Pictured here are the garlic naan, samosa chaat, paneer saag, malai kofta, and makhani dal (I couldn't help but dig in before I snapped these pics!) The entrees also each come with a side of rice. Masala Box is definitely one of the hidden gems of Bayside. I'd recommend this place to anyone!

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    I've been coming here for years for take-out and dining in. The food never disappoints!

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    NYC Tikka Masala

    4.0(22 reviews)
    2.7 miMurray Hill, Flushing

    From crispy pani puri to creamy tikka masala momos -- every bite was a flavor explosion!…read more NYC Tikka Masala served up an unforgettable freshly made feast that hit every craving and then someThe tikka masala momos were a genius fusion!!! -- juicy, spicy dumplings drenched in creamy, tangy goodness. This was such a surprise and. Worth a try!!The chai was the perfect warm-up: aromatic, cozy, and perfectly sweet. Our server, Laxmi was so kind and so caring!! We had such great service and even met the owner!! The chicken tikka masala with garlic naan was a classic done right -- bold, buttery, and bursting with flavor. The lamb biryani? Aromatic and tender, with just the right kick. Beware... Mild is still pretty spicy...but in the best wayWe couldn't get enough of the crispy pani puri, flaky aloo samosas, and finger-lickin' chicken wings.

    Worth Every Bite…read more This place is hands down bomb. It's so good that I ordered from them two days in a row, that should tell you everything. I usually go for the chicken tikka masala lunch special, which comes with basmati rice, plain naan, and a small salad. It's super filling. The rice is plain, but honestly, it works well as a base when I'm not dipping naan into that rich, flavorful sauce. The star, of course, is the tikka masala. Creamy, perfectly spiced, and packed with tender chicken. I've also tried a few appetizers: Chicken Pakora: Absolutely love it. Bursting with flavor, mildly spiced, and fried just right. Best way to describe it? A bundle of joy in your mouth. Tikka Masala Wings: This one's a toss-up. The flavor? Amazing. But texture-wise, they were too soft and heavily sauced for my liking. I prefer my wings fried hard. That said, my husband was all in. So if you like saucy, tender wings, these might be for you. Samosas: Unfortunately, a miss for me. They were super dry, even when I tried dipping them in the tikka masala or pairing with rice and naan. Just didn't hit. This is a nice change from our usual Indian takeout. Flavorful food, generous portions, and solid lunch specials. Just a couple tweaks needed on texture for some items, but I'll definitely keep coming back. Rating: 4.5

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    This is such a great Indian restaurant that's not too far from my house. I ordered Chicken Tikka…read moreMasala from them a few weeks ago and was really happy with the dish. The price is amazing, the portion size is fantastic, and it was delicious! Recently, we tried the weekend buffet, which was amazing and totally worth it! It's $18 per person but the selection is really great, with both vegetarian and meat dishes offered, and two dessert selections. What I love is that some of their dishes have a kick to them and feel more authentic than other Indian restaurants I've eaten at with respect to the spiciness. While I'm not a fish lover, I loved their fish pakora! It is so flavorful and super easy to overeat. While I loved all of their buffet dishes, the fish pakora and chana masala were my absolute favorites with the butter chicken and paneer tikka masala tying for 2nd. The restaurant is very large and clean, and the servers are very kind and attentive. They were constantly refilling our water and checking in to make sure we had everything we needed. Overall, this is a great spot for Indian food and a great Indian buffet spot. I highly recommend checking it out if you're in the neighborhood.

    I very much enjoyed the vegetarian food at Haveli. It was the weekend and many people must've been…read morecoming from the temple, because they were all dressed in traditional wear. They all looked great. each dish that we had was excellent and quite flavorful. I look forward to going back and ordering.

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    Red Chilli

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    4.7(97 reviews)
    6.3 miJackson Heights
    Women-owned & operated
    Luxury

    The Food Was TOO DIE FOR! This my first time having real authentic Indian Food with my girlfriend…read morewe absolutely loved it! Was so much food we couldn't even finish it. Butter chicken 1000/10 garlic naan 10/10 lychee drink 20/10 very flavorful Chili Garlic Fried Shrimp 1000/10 Dani Puri 9/10 mango mojito 10/10. Overall everything was 100/10 I will definitely come back and is open minded to try more food off the menu. Dominic was absolutely amazing 1000/10, I believe he knew it was my first time he was very patient with my girlfriend and myself. With an amazing smile and was just happy to help. He helped me pronounce the food items I couldn't get correct. Overall he gave me choices and options that were great that I really enjoyed. I don't remember the bartender names but he was great as well. His drinks were perfectly blended I felt like I was on vacation on a beach having them. But when I come back I definitely want to choose them! Ambiance was LUXURIOUS. Very clean, utensils were very clean as if it the a grand opening. I love the aesthetics and the color coordination and to the plates and silverware. Overall I recommend anyone especially if it's your first time. The people hear are amazing food is even better. 100/10 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

    Unfortunately, this was not a great experience... However, I'm going to touch base on both the good…read moreand the bad, although at this point I do NOT plan to return here. Pros: seated quickly, ambiance was lovely, appetizers came out quickly, the Lasuni Gobi was delicious. CONS: My husband and I waited 40+ minutes for our main dishes (dal + rice and the Paneer Tikka dish) to arrive....... And we watched the people who were seated AFTER us receive their MEAT dishes before we got our ours and we most definitely ordered first. We asked our server MORE THAN ONCE what was taking so long and we got the same answer each time "I've told the kitchen to hurry, it'll be out soon" To make matters worse, the person who brought us our dishes (maybe the chef? Maybe the manager?) brought them without the naan that we ordered. When I asked, "where's our naan?" He had the audacity to rudely say "it'll be out in a few minutes", as if we hadn't already been waiting 40+ minutes for vegetarian food that I could've whipped up myself in 20 minutes. His attitude towards us was so unacceptable considering the circumstances. We have absolutely no idea what happened or why it took so long for our simple dishes to arrive. It's especially perplexing considering that the people who came in AFTER us got their meat dishes first. The server apologized and decided to bring us some kulfi (ice cream) to try to make up for it, but we try to avoid eating sugar so that was useless. I felt bad for the server because it wasn't his fault that our food took a ridiculous amount of time to make it to our table, and it's not cool that a manager never stepped in to try to reconcile. As someone who waited tables for 8+ years, I was shocked at the lack of support this server received from his management team. The dal and paneer tikka dishes were average tasting at best (and overpriced), making another trip here completely unfathomable, most especially considering how we were treated. Note to management: do better. Support your staff and step in to reconcile with unhappy guests if this happens again.

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    4.1(257 reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$

    We came here for Thanksgiving and the food was good! We love Indian so got a vegetarian appetizer…read moresampler, lamb vindaloo, gobi, dahl, spinach paneer, okra, chicken masala, briyani, garlic naan, chai, mango lassi. Was too hungry so only took a few pics of food. Ambiance is beautiful. Too bad it's dark otherwise would have water views. They did have the fireplace going so super nice. They have a second floor for private parties so will keep this place in mind for future events.

    My daughter made a reservation for6:30 pm for Mother's Day when we got there the guy at the front…read moredesk looks so confused he just asked us to wait did not asked for the name on the reservation we then ask one of the ladies that we had a reservation so she told us to wait since people are just leaving in the meantime she seated 5 people that had no reservations when we asked her why we're waiting she told us they have a table for eight so she gave the table to the 5 people who had no reservations. After we got seated we waited almost an hour for our food to come one of the appetizer that we ordered was not even served Since we were hungry at this point we just proceeded to eat the main course at this point this is when my husband found a hair on the rice we called the waitress and she didn't apologize but just took the plate and replaced it with an empty plate so we called one of the male waiter and explained that there was a hair on the rice he asked if we wanted another rice of course we said we want the rice replaced but he didn't even offer to replace the lamb that was on the rice with the hair all of us we're examining every dish if there was a hair on it It was a terrible feeling to eat like this. We all ate very little and lost our appetite but the worst is nothing was offered in place of the lamb that was taken away a reputable restaurant will be apologetic and offer some discount or kind of at least replaced the lamb dish . We would never return here again they don't care about their customers. Then we found out they were featured in kitchen nightmare by Gordon Ramsay in Hulu season 2024 . I'm doing this reviews for other customers that didn't know this about this restaurant beware please.

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